We have a lot more forward depth. If Karlsson is traded I think Ottawa will go with Bouchard who is a 6'2" puck moving RHD. Leads London and OHL defencemen with points.

If Ottawa does get Dhalin I imagine Karlsson will be kept and Ceci traded. Just a hunch.

I think youíre right that the sens are in need of some D. Thatís why I was somewhat interested on the return kalrsson could have had from Nashville. I think thereís a pretty good chance the sens move kalrsson this summer but I hope they have it in their right mind to get a blue chip D prospect back or a young D man with plenty of upside.

I donít see Ceci traded if Kalrsson is. Dorion holds quite a candle to Ceci. Just doesnít feel like the kind of trade he would do.

We have a lot more forward depth. If Karlsson is traded I think Ottawa will go with Bouchard who is a 6'2" puck moving RHD. Leads London and OHL defencemen with points.

If Ottawa does get Dhalin I imagine Karlsson will be kept and Ceci traded. Just a hunch.

I think youíre right that the sens are in need of some D. Thatís why I was somewhat interested on the return kalrsson could have had from Nashville. I think thereís a pretty good chance the sens move kalrsson this summer but I hope they have it in their right mind to get a blue chip D prospect back or a young D man with plenty of upside.

I donít see Ceci traded if Kalrsson is. Dorion holds quite a candle to Ceci. Just doesnít feel like the kind of trade he would do.

I think one of Karlsson or Ceci will be traded. Point I was making in that Dhalin could be mentored by Karlsson, but if they decide to draft a RHD in Bouchard they may decide to move Karl if it means getting Sergachev in return. Still a huge hole in the top four IMO.

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Oglethorpe wrote:Tampa has McDonagh now so I doubt there is still interest in EK. †

McDonagh is a LHD but I see your point. I still believe there to be interest in Karlsson, especially given the number of high-end prospects that have. Losing Point or Sergachev hurts but adding Karlsson more than makes up for that.

I believe NYR could have interest in Karl. Another top five pick could be huge for Ottawa in the upcoming draft and they have the cap room to take on Ryan.

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TB will need to pay Kucherov so EK is unlikely. I think they envision 1.5 years of him. NYR is in full reset and are unlikely to take on an extension to a 29 year old. NYI who knows. Vegas fits as does Edmonton, Calgary, Philly, Boston and Nashville.

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Oglethorpe wrote:TB will need to pay Kucherov so EK is unlikely. I think they envision 1.5 years of him. NYR is in full reset and are unlikely to take on an extension to a 29 year old. NYI who knows. †Vegas fits as does Edmonton, Calgary, Philly, Boston and Nashville.

I canít see how calgary fits kalrs, although maybe they trade one of their D out. Same goes for Nashville.

I would love jossi back in a kalrsson deal although thatís completely unlikely.

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Tampa has only two defenceman signed after next year - Hedman and Sergachev. Coburn, McDonagh, Stralman, Sjustr, Girardi are all UFA's before then ($17.5M), with Koekkoek and Dotchin (bottom pairing guys) as RFA's. They also have Callahan coming off the books the year after ($5.8M) and probably won't be re-signing Kunitz ($2M). Gourde is another UFA in that same year.

That's a ton of cap space to re-sign Karlsson, Kucherov, and Sergachev especially when they're insulated with so many high-end prospects on ELCs. Keep in mind with the state tax Karlsson needs to make roughly $10M AAV to have double the take-home income.

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Oglethorpe wrote:TB will need to pay Kucherov so EK is unlikely. I think they envision 1.5 years of him. NYR is in full reset and are unlikely to take on an extension to a 29 year old. NYI who knows. †Vegas fits as does Edmonton, Calgary, Philly, Boston and Nashville.

I canít see how calgary fits kalrs, although maybe they trade one of their D out. Same goes for Nashville.

I would love jossi back in a kalrsson deal although thatís completely unlikely.

There has been talk of Nashville moving on from Subban and Poole is very aggressive. Calgary will be reshuffling their D and there has been interest.

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DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:Tampa has only two defenceman signed after next year - Hedman and Sergachev. Coburn, McDonagh, Stralman, Sjustr, Girardi are all UFA's before then ($17.5M), with Koekkoek and Dotchin (bottom pairing guys) as RFA's. They also have Callahan coming off the books the year after ($5.8M) and probably won't be re-signing Kunitz ($2M). Gourde is another UFA in that same year.

That's a ton of cap space to re-sign Karlsson, Kucherov, and Sergachev especially when they're insulated with so many high-end prospects on ELCs. Keep in mind with the state tax Karlsson needs to make roughly $10M AAV to have double the take-home income. †

I have no doubt they will be re signing McDonagh and they wouldnít move Sergechev at the trade deadline so what is the piece coming back.

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Oglethorpe wrote:TB will need to pay Kucherov so EK is unlikely. I think they envision 1.5 years of him. NYR is in full reset and are unlikely to take on an extension to a 29 year old. NYI who knows. †Vegas fits as does Edmonton, Calgary, Philly, Boston and Nashville.

I canít see how calgary fits kalrs, although maybe they trade one of their D out. Same goes for Nashville.

I would love jossi back in a kalrsson deal although thatís completely unlikely.

There has been talk of Nashville moving on from Subban and Poole is very aggressive. †Calgary will be reshuffling their D and there has been interest. †

I doubt Calgary would be on his approved trade list anyway.

As much IAs I think thereís a place and time for Subban on the ice Iím not sure Iíd want Subban in the dressing room in a market like Ottawa. Heís better suited to American markets where heís not The toast of the town. That said maybe they move him somewhere else to make room for Kalrsson. But Theematteblacks Im not sure who they move to acquire him. Pieces they receive from Toronto for Subban? I would love me some marner.

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Oglethorpe wrote:Subban has no clauses in his contract so it could work with Edmonton.

Nash - EKEdm - PKOtt - Draisitl.

Or to get really fun

Nash - Ek Edm - PK And HoffmanOtt - Draisitl and Edm 1st this year. †Chia must be sweating for his job.

You really want Draisaitl eh.

And yeah, youíre right. Chia is under immense pressure to get faster. Hoff makes a lot of sense for Edmonton. Thatís a pretty big win for edmonton as well. Clears a bunch of salary (and whatever they figured theyíd pay for EK) for Ottawa but I still feel like we need some Dman coming back. Maybe somehow make sure we get Nurse back in that deal